The FAA Grounds Drones Over New Jersey Amidst Unexplained Sightings

The FAA Grounds Drones Over New Jersey Amidst Unexplained Sightings

A blanket drone ban has been imposed over 22 New Jersey towns, including major cities like Jersey City and Camden, due to a surge in mysterious drone sightings that have baffled authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken the extraordinary step of implementing a temporary flight restriction over critical infrastructure in New Jersey. This move comes in response to a significant uptick in unexplained drone activity that has perplexed residents and officials alike. The ban, which will remain in effect until January 17th, prohibits unauthorized drone operations within a one-nautical-mile radius of the affected areas. This restriction extends from ground level to an altitude of 400 feet. The FAA has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning that the government may resort to deadly force against drones posing an imminent security threat within these restricted zones. A Wave of Drone Sightings For weeks, the New York City metropolitan area has been abuzz with reports of mys…